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George Hincapie's (BMC) special bike features a machined stainless steel rear derailleur hanger for more precise shifting

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George Hincapie (BMC) doesn't plan on racing this special bike but there's a number holder installed just in case

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George Hincapie (BMC) received a special gift before starting his record-setting 17th Tour de France. Hincapie doesn't plan on riding it, preferring instead to put it on display

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George Hincapie is racing a record-setting 17th Tour de France this year. To celebrate, BMC company owner Andy Rihs presented the affable veteran with a custom-finished BMC TeamMachine SLR01 celebrating not only a milestone in racing history but Hincapie's birthday, too.

Hincapie's machine isn't special for any of its equipment. In fact, it's a stock BMC TeamMachine SLR01 frameset with a standard team-issue build kit, including the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 transmission, SRM crankset, Easton EC90 Aero wheels, Continental tubular tires, Shimano pedals, Easton cockpit, and fi'zi:k saddle. The only notable difference from a standard consumer frame is the stainless steel rear derailleur hanger that the team uses for better shift performance and improved durability in a crash.

The rear of the bike is even equipped with the team's usual carbon fiber number plate holder, but Hincapie said he has no intention of actually racing it. It's simply too special a possession and one that he would prefer to display in the safety of his own home.

The finish is highly personalized with a gold-on-black paint job, several small '17' decals with Eiffel Tower outlines, and a number of phrases and icons referencing Hincapie's well-known demeanor: "Big George's SLR01", "gentleman's round", and a small hat on the down tube.

The fit reflects Hincapie's usual race setup and the bike is still admirably light at 7.32kg (16.14lb) as shown here.